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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1970
Page
1
Choteau Chamber of Commerce plans Santa’s arrival just after a free movie sponsored by Citizens State Bank on Saturday December 19 at 2 p.m. He will greet children at the Roxy as they leave the theater.
Teton Pass Ski Area opened last weekend for its fourth season with about 250 skiers. Officials report well packed slopes, new snow grooming equipment, enlarged parking, and lodge improvements. The Forest Service widened road spots and added guard rails, and 1.5 miles of road were blacktopped. season passes and learn to ski packages are available at the lodge.
William F. Olsen attended a Montana Insurance Education Foundation Inc. meeting in Billings last week and was elected to a three year trustee term. Other officers and members include Clancy Bartels, Billings president. Bill Bishop, Polson vice president. Bill Mitchell, Miles City treasurer. Joe R. Bush, Missoula secretary. Louis R. Hall Billings. William M. Osborne Billings. Tom Maddox Helena. executive director. Dr. Rudyard B. Goode University of Montana dean. Laurel Pease attended in Goode’s absence.
Queen Rebekah Lodge No 31 will meet on Wednesday December 16 at 8 p.m. in the 1.0.0 F Hall. Roll call of members will be taken. A Christmas party with Mrs Darwin Crane in charge invites all members to attend.
Salvation Army appeals for Christmas remittances and support in Teton County. Treasurer Robert C. Crocker notes no door knocking tonight as volunteers meet needs for meals shoes and shelter. Donations to PO Box 786 Choteau Mont 59422 are urged.
Choteau City Council held a varied meeting Monday with final passage of a helmet requirement for all motorcycle riders to take effect 30 days after passage, or January 6. Officials discussed fire safety, water tank repairs, bids for a second garbage pit, and post office motor-off rules.
Congressman John Melcher outlines that Montana farmers must submit individual requests to county ASC committees to reduce conserving base acreage. He warns summer fallowing worsens alkali damage and urges farmers to consult extension agents, while promising support in Washington if local committees deny adjustments.
The 14th annual Men’s Handicap Bowling Tournament starts this Saturday at A & K Lanes in Chateau with events on Dec 12 13 and 19 20. Entry is available at the lanes and features five man teams and six line singles. Last year’s singles winner was Dick Hoyer Best with 1293, Art Schmidt Fairfield 1268, Cal Southard Chateau 1262. Pick’s Pickups Cut Bank won the team event with 2936, Shannon’s Fairfield 2895.
Irving H. Thompson, sub-foreman for Mountain Bell, celebrated a 25 year tenure with the telephone company. District plant manager Curtis O. Zook presented a commemorative watch. A native of Opheim, Thompson began as a line man in Great Falls, later worked in plant, moved to Chateau in 1956, and became sub-foreman in 1964. He belongs to Masonic Lodge No. 44 A F and A M Lions Club and the Telephone Pioneers of America.
Postmaster C. G. Monkman announced that greeting cards to distant states should now be mailed in. parcels for local and nearby areas must be mailed by December 11 and greeting cards by December 15. Chateau Post Office will operate Saturday December 19 from 8 30 to 1 p.m. otherwise keeping regular hours 8 30 to 5 Monday through Friday and closed Saturdays.
Pam Baker of Choteau spoke to the Lions Club about the Girl Scout Opportunity Trip she earned last summer. She joined 155 other U S and international Scouts for a 10 day tour of historic sites in Massachusetts. Judge Burns chaired the evening program and the next meeting is set for December 15.
A joint meeting of the Womens Society of Christian Service Evening Circle and Wesleyan Service Guild of Chateau United Methodist Church is set for Monday December 14 at 8 pm. Rev Glen Ridenour of the Wesleyan Community Center in Great Falls will speak on cross racial ecumenical youth work. A silver tea in the Ladies Chapel will follow, with proceeds aiding the Great Falls Youth Center. Attendance invited for men’s Brotherhood Youth Fellowship and others.
State Senator John Lyon Shel-by will visit Teton County on Tuesday December 15 to hear from taxpayers. He will meet at Power Farmers Elevator Power 8 30 to 10 am Eisenmans Fairfield 10 30 am to 12 30 pm Cornell Hotel Chateau 1 30 30 pm and Cheethams Dutton 4 to 5 30 pm. Lyon seeks input on drugs taxes schools youth pollution and other matters before the next legislative session.
Mr and Mrs James Arensmeyer assume ownership of the Chateau Coast to Coast store from the Maskers effective today. They outline plans for a grand opening in February, expanded inventory, and a year round toy and gift line. The couple praise service and invite customers to a Christmas sale starting today while Mrs Masker continues to assist and thanks patrons.
Choteau High School releases the second six weeks honor roll. Senior list includes Susan Rathman David Hartman Irene Inbody Greg Luinstra Jane Southard Marcie Curtis John Chane Ann Gronberg. Juniors and sophomores feature multiple students with grades up to 4.0 for Gary Denison.
A second meeting on establishing a Teen Center in Chateau is set for 7 30 p m Wednesday Dec 16 in the banquet room of the Cornell Hotel. Class representatives will present views on the proposed center and discuss possible locations. All interested in Choteau are urged to attend.
The annual Odd Fellows Christmas party will be held Saturday December 19 in the Odd Fellow hall. Activities begin at 6 30 pm with a potluck luncheon followed by dancing. Door and dancing prizes will be awarded during the evening. All Odd Fellows Rebekahs and guests are urged to attend.
Christian W. Crabtree 95 retired farmer of Simms died Wednesday in a Chateau hospital after a long life in Montana. Service was Friday at 2 p.m. at Simms Community Church with burial in Highland Cemetery Great Falls and military honors from the Veterans Council. He lived in the Sun River Valley 50 years and is survived by a large family including daughters Isabelle Kessinger Alice Buck Hazel Stimac and Fannie Hatcher a son John a brother Dave 36 grandchildren 4 great great grandchildren and many more.
Chateau won the Fairfield Invitational title after beating Fort Benton 64 61 and Fairfield 65 56. Lonnie Kelly led Chateau with 14 points in the Fort Benton game while Dave Hartman scored 25 in the Fairfield final to earn the free throw trophy for 9 of 9.
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